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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Mixed Veggie Salad w/ Browned Garlic

In our home we like to eat healthy and load veggies in wherever we can, but sometimes we will get a hankering for a salad. Most people would either think "boring" or "not filling enough for me", however we love to dress up our salads to where they move from side show to main attraction. With a simple and tasty dressing this salad has all the health benefits plus it won't leave you hungry 30 minutes later. This salad is loaded in heart friendly vitamins and fiber, so you're body will thank you for this refreshing twist on the a would be normal and boring salad. Not to mention that it smells incredible, however a quick breath mint afterwards will keep people from running.

Shopping List

1 Cup Spinach

1 Cup Lettuce

1/2 Cup Onion

1/4 Cup Carrot

4 Garlic Cloves

2 TSP Olive Oil

Dressing

1 TSP Garlic Butter

2 TBSP Apple Cider Vinegar

1 TSP Black Pepper

1/2 TSP Dill

1 TSP Olive Oil

Hardware

Small Skillet

Mixing Bowl

Small Bowl

Shredding device (if you do not buy pre-shredded)

Whisk

Measuring Cup, TSP and TBSP

Time 30 MinutesPrep 20 MinutesCook 10 MinutesYield 3 Servings

Time To Get Cooking!!!Shred or chop lettuce depending on how large you like your pieces, transfer into mixing bowlPeel and dice carrots, also transfer to mixing bowlSlice onion into about 1/4 inch slices and toss in olive oilHeat up the skillet on mediumPut in the onions and let sweatThinly slice the garlic cloves and toss in olive oilWhen the onions start to brown, pour the garlic into the skilletSautee for about 10 minutes or until garlic starts to brownSet to side and let restMix the dressing together in the mixing bowl and whisk until combinedAdd all veggies and garlic into bowl and toss until coated

Serving
Eat alone as a meal, as a quick pick me up or a side salad

Storing
Store in plastic container or bag in the fridge for up to 2 days

Nutrition
Calories 92
Fat 6g
Carbs 11g
Protein 1g

Cost
Recipe Cost:$1.02
Cost Per Serving:$0.34

Tricks
-We used frozen fresh spinach which helped meld all the taste together into the dressing
-If you have kids that you want to try this salad, chop the lettuce into bigger pieces so it is easier for them to grab or pick up with their fork.